I decided that each month when I post the new presidency message that I would archive the old ones, so this post is just November's message headed to the archives! November 2010
Dear Sisters,
Well, here we are near the beginning of another holiday season. It seems that time is flying by more quickly than ever. We are at the time of year when traditionally we think about the many things that the Lord has blessed us with. Too bad that we can’t be more contemplative about our blessings all throughout the year. Just a few weeks ago at General Conference, President Monson asked us: “My brothers and sisters, do we remember to give thanks for the blessings we receive? Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God’s love.” President Benson also said, “The Prophet Joseph is reported to have said at one time that one of the greatest sins for which the Latter-day Saints would be guilty would be the sin of ingratitude. I presume most of us have not thought of that as a serious sin. There’s a great tendency for us in our prayers—in our pleadings with the Lord—to ask for additional blessings. Sometimes I feel we need to devote more of our prayers to expressions of gratitude and thanksgiving for blessings already received. Of course we need the daily blessings of the Lord. But if we sin in the matter of prayer, I think it is in our lack of the expressions of thanksgiving for daily blessings.” We pray that we all can grow in humility as we sincerely and frequently express gratitude for everything that we have and are. We love you and wish you the most joyous season ever.
Love,
Jamie, Cindy, Loree, and Kathy
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